My stepfather who was ala_xfire on here passed away this morning.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ala_xfire.html

He loved being a member on this site and loved his crossfire. I wanted to let everyone know.
In place of flowers he wanted wanted a donation to saint jude's research hospital.

I didnt know where to post this. Im hoping the general section is appropriate.

 

Thank you for coming here and letting us know
I'm so sorry to read this
Another member here and a good friend to George told me he was hospitalized recently
He was such a great man and I had the pleasure to spend time with him over many years at several Crossfire events
He will be missed by many of us
I'm so sorry for your loss and my condolences to family ....we lost a very good man here

Seen here from a edited photo heading to the Fall 2017 Tail of the Dragon event
Photo courtesy of Crystal

 

Oh, NO. George was a "salt of the earth" kind of guy. He and I spoke maybe a year ago, and he told me that he'd probably not make another Dragon event, he did not tell me much, but he made it clear his health was part of this. George was a wonderful man, and this hits kinda hard.

 

I am absolutely devastated over this news. Your step-father was very well-loved in this community. I was particularly close to him as I own Max's car.

 

Thanks for the kind words. He thought the world of all of you all more than you will ever know.

 

George , was one great person, met up once on my travels we spent hours having lunch and talking cars we will miss him condolences to his family.

 

Sad to see this..

He was truly a friend to many and always willing to help someone out.

He will be missed.

 

I never missed his posts, always sensible and logical. I regret that I never met him face to face, I think I really missed out.
My condolences to his family and friends.

 

My condolences to his family. He was an amazing source of info and you could nearly always bet the info he provided was accurate. If he did err he was quick with a correction.
He helped me out by PM on more than one occasion. And, a great sense of humor. He will surely be missed here.

 

Sad news that George has left us . . . George was "THE BEST"! I affectionately called him Dr. George (Doctor of Crossfireology) or Super George because he knew everything about Crossfires and was always quickly willing to share that knowledge. He would always (modestly) protest to me that he was not a doctor. George truly loved his Crossfire and every one of us who had the pleasure of knowing him through our own love of Crossfires came to quickly understand that he was a kind, loving and gentle soul.

You've accomplished your mission here on Earth my friend. Enjoy God's loving embrace and eternal life in His Paradise . . .

 

That says it all, Bob.

 

I never met him but read many of his posts He will be missed.

 

Here is his Obituary
I enjoy reading the posts being shared here...I'm sure his stepson enjoys seeing all of them too
We will be holding a moment of silence as we gather in remembrance at the 2 events next year
CrossfireFun in the Ozarks - Eureka Springs, Arkansas in June
Tail of the Dragon - Fontana Dam, North Carolina in October

https://www.benefieldfuneralhome.com...#/obituaryInfo

 

I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't your father personally , but he was a great resource for the forum. He will be missed.

 

I never met George but enjoyed reading his posts, he will truly be missed by all. My condolences to his family.

 

2 months after he bought her in March 2011

 

Like many here on the forum, I never had the opportunity to meet George but, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn of his passion for the Crossfire and his willingness to help others out.
George will be sadly missed by many, my condolences to the family.
Steve

 

Through private messaging, George helped me with a question I had about LateModel 21's alternator pulley that he was working/testing on with him. As others have mentioned, he was incredibly concise and accurate in his correspondence, and I really respected him. Was a real great asset & resource here. My condolences to all his family as well. A great and humble man.

 

I never met him in person, but I always made it a point to read his posts. He will be sorely missed around here. Condolences to your whole family.

 

He most definitely was a valuable contributor to this forum for 11 years

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